What does HOT mean?

Pronunciation
/hɑt/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
5
How common
Very common

Meaning

adjective

  1. used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning“hot stove”
  2. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense“the fighting became hot and heavy”
  3. extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm“a hot temper”
  4. (color) bold and intense“hot pink”
  5. sexually excited or exciting“was hot for her”
  6. recently stolen or smuggled“hot merchandise”
  7. very fast; capable of quick response and great speed“a hot sports car”
  8. wanted by the police“a hot suspect”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

hotter9hottest10

Anagrams of HOT

tho6

Words inside HOT

3 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ho5oh5to2

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Questions

Is HOT a valid word in word games?

HOT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is HOT worth?

HOT is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 5 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from HOT?

3 other words, including TO, OH and HO.